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USD UCSD UC Riverside Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach UCSC San Francisco State UCSB Hawaii Pacific University ASU UH at Hilo| San Diego State University | University of Hawaii at Manoa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Diego State | UH at Manoa | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Honolulu, HI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,241 | 19,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #337 | #298 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdsu.edu | hawaii.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Diego State | UH at Manoa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $11,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $33,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,630 | $14,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,500 | $14,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,459 | $7,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 68% |
Admission |
San Diego State | UH at Manoa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82,800 | 19,211 | ||
| Admitted | 28,517 | 13,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.4% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
San Diego State | UH at Manoa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Diego State | UH at Manoa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,349 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $193 |
Diversity |
San Diego State | UH at Manoa | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 25% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
San Diego State | UH at Manoa | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 43% | ||
Campus |
San Diego State | UH at Manoa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Diego State University is larger than than UH at Manoa based on total student enrollment (39,241 students vs. 19,256 students)
San Diego State vs. UH at Manoa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Diego State or UH at Manoa?
- University of Hawaii at Manoa is 96.9% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($11,304.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.2% higher at UH at Manoa than San Diego State University ($33,336.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hawaii at Manoa than San Diego State ($14,557 vs. $19,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hawaii at Manoa are 44.8% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($14,936 vs. $21,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Diego State University than University of Hawaii at Manoa (94% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hawaii at Manoa students is 38.1% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($7,540 vs. $5,459)
San Diego State vs. UH at Manoa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Diego State or UH at Manoa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH at Manoa or San Diego State .
- The average SAT score at San Diego State University (1130) is 63 points higher than at UH at Manoa (1067)
- Incoming San Diego State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UH at Manoa (23)
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at UH at Manoa (3.67)
- UH at Manoa has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than San Diego State (34.4%)
San Diego State vs. UH at Manoa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Diego State or UH at Manoa? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UH at Manoa and San Diego State.
- The graduation rate at San Diego State is higher than University of Hawaii at Manoa (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from San Diego State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than UH at Manoa graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $49,300)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $3,401 lower median federal student loan debt than UH at Manoa graduates. ($15,349 vs. $18,750)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than UH at Manoa graduates. ($158 vs. $193)
- More UH at Manoa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/